Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken
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5.0
108 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
21 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
561 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken
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Dump-and-cook Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken takes 5 minutes to prep and 4 minutes to cook. With minimum effort, you can make the most delicious meal.
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Ingredients
Dump & Cook:
- 2 lbs chicken thighs cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 can 20oz pineapple chucks do NOT drain
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Cornstarch Slurry:
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice or water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Garnish:
- 4 green onions sliced
- sesame seeds
- slivered almonds
Instructions
- Open the pineapple can, set aside 1/4 cup of juice, the rest will be added to the pressure cooker.
- Add all the ingredients from the "Dump & Cook" section to the Instant Pot: chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, red pepper flakes, brown sugar and canned pineapple chunks with juice (except the 1/4 cup).
- Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Close lid, make just the pressure cooker is sealed. Select the Poultry function and adjust the time to 4 minutes on High Pressure. Or just select Manual, and select 4 minutes on High Pressure.
- Do a 5 minute Natural Release. Turn off the heat. Release the remaining pressure manuall by opening the valve.
- Open the lid and stir gently. Select again the Sauté function, on LOW.
- In a small bowl combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of pineapple juice, whisk until all combined with no lumps.
- Add the mixture to the Instant Pot and gently stir to combine. Cook on Sauté function for a few more minutes, stirring gently, until the sauce thickens.
- If you want the sauce even thicker, mix one more tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of juice and add it to the pressure cooker.
- Let the chicken stand for 5-7 minutes, the sauce will thicken more.
- Serve over rice and garnish with fresh chopped green onions, sesame seeds and slivered almonds.
Notes
- Sometimes, making chicken in an instant pot can be tricky. If it is cooked too long, it will turn out chewy or rubbery. My secret is always to cook it for a shorter time than I think it needs so I can take its temperature. It is better to be undercooked than overcooked. Another choice I make is to use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for this recipe because thighs are naturally juicier. Breasts are leaner and dry out faster, making them more rubbery.
- Make sure the soy sauce is low in sodium. Otherwise, it can make the dish too salty.
- Speaking of salt, do not forget to add salt and pepper to taste as needed.
- Instead of brown sugar, a healthier alternative would be ¼ cup of honey or pure maple syrup.
- One teaspoon of ground ginger can be used instead of fresh, but it will not be as bright and refreshing.
- Be sure the cornstarch is completely dissolved into the pineapple juice before adding it to the instant pot, or it will cause lumps.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
561kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
848mg
(35%)
Potassium
536mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
345IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
11.7mg
(13%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 561 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 561kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 848mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 536mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 345IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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108 reviews
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